Antique French Cane Painted Chairs
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Cane, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Linen
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Stools
Cane, Paint, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary French Régence Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cowhide, Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Cane
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Brass, Steel, Iron
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Antique 1870s French Serving Tables
Carrara Marble, Iron
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Oak
2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s British Louis XVI Console Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Club Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firep...
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Linen, Cane, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Brass
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Linen, Cane
Vintage 1920s French Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood, Cane, Paint
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Brocade, Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane, Foam, Linen, Paint, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Paint, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century European Louis XVI Chairs
Linen, Cane, Foam, Wood
Early 20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Corner Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Linen, Paint, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Brass
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Cane, Wood, Down
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Cane, Wood, Down
Early 20th Century French Baroque Chairs
Brocade, Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Cherry, Paint
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Burlap, Linen, Cane, Beech
20th Century American Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Down, Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Bergere Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Oak
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Other Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood, Linen
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Benches
Cane, Oak, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Children's Furniture
Cane, Beech
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Vanities
Marble
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Cane, Fruitwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Cane, Down, Linen, Polyester, Wood
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Cane, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Wood, Cane, Paint, Fabric
Antique 1890s Bedroom Sets
Early 20th Century Desks
Satinwood
Antique 1870s French Armchairs
Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Linen, Walnut, Down
20th Century American Dining Room Sets
Paint, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Straw, Wood
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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